Jaini Khachudi (Ceropegia jainii )

[Adesh Shivkar]

Place: Kass Plateau, Approx. 20 kms north of Satara, Maharashtra.

Location of flower / plant: on moist grassland near fresh water stream.....we found several of these on the Kaas plateau.

Date: 5th Oct, 2008

Equipment: Canon 40 D Camera + Tamron 90 mm macro lens

Species: Ceropegia jainii

Local name (Marathi) : Jaini Khachudi
English Common name: Jaini Ceropegia

Notes: Jaini Ceropegia is a very rare and threatened herb, endemic to the Sahyadri Hills. It is a small erect herb, 10-20 cm high, with tuberous root. Sometimes the flower is completely purplish-red. Flowering: August-October.
(Source: www.flowersofindia.net )


Warm Regards,
Adesh Shivkar

[J.M. Garg]

Hi, Adesh ji,

Wonderful presentation alongwith breath-taking shots. If everyone makes so much of effort, it will be wonderful.
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[satish phadke]

Beautiful shots !!
Satish

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